blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 7/2/2008
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There were rumors swirling after Brett Myers' last start that the struggling Phillies starter would move to the bullpen in an effort to get him back on track. Today, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped a mini-bombshell when they announced that Myers was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will be inserted into their starting rotation on Wednesday. After compiling a 3-9 record with a ...
Brett Myers is an IronPig
thefightins.com 7/2/2008 — Phillies Opening Day starter Brett Myers has been optioned to the minors. He is now a proud member of the Phillies AAA-affiliate, Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Myers was a lowly 3-9 for The Fightin’s this year, having given up 115 hits in just ...
Myers Demoted
thegoodphight.com 7/2/2008 —
To Triple-A. He'll start Wednesday night for the Iron Pigs. Very interesting.
Myers had to agree to the assignment, and did so. Pat Gillick offers praise:
"I can't say enough about Brett's willingness to accept this assignment," Phillies GM ...
Congratulations RJ Swindle - Your Newest Philadelphia Phillie!
thegoodphight.com 7/2/2008 —
To replace Brett Myers, the Phillies called up RJ Swindle today . Yup, the RJ Swindle that has become a Good Phight favorite. The RJ Swindle who throws a curve in the low 50s and a fastball in the mid 80s. The RJ Swindle that did ...